Lot 48 , A Regency penwork tea caddy, width 9.5in height 7in.

A Regency penwork tea caddy, of sarcophagus form, decorated with chinoiserie figures in gardens, the lid opening to reveal two canisters, width 9.5in height 7in.
Estimate £500-800

Good clean restored condition, minor dents to the outside, some wear to gilding on the handles, internally lids with slightly different colouring, traces of old silvering to the inside of the canisters, no key present.


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Sold for £480